The PetSafe YardMax PIG00 11115 Rechargeable In-Ground Pet Fencing System is the most innovative DIY in-ground fence on the market.

Launched in the fall of 2013, as far as electric dog fences go it hasn’t been around long but its rave reviews are well deserved and the result of some unique features combined with all the essentials of an excellent in-ground system.

PetSafe is a very trusted brand name in the pet product industry and for good reason: They’ve been around since 1991 and consistently put safety and quality at the forefront of all the products they manufacture. Their electric dog fences are no exception and the YardMax is their newest offering.

PetSafe YardMax PIG00 11115 Rechargeable In-Ground Pet Fencing System

Maximizing your dog’s containment area and giving your furry friend up to 30% more room to play, the YardMax dog fence is ideal for smaller yards.

Here’s what you get with the YardMax:

2 different modes: YardMax and Traditional

YardMax mode maximizes your dog’s containment area while at the same time makes it difficult for your dog to run through the fence

Rechargeable receiver collar

Exclusive ReadyTest and PerfectFit features combine to let you know that your dog’s collar is working correctly and fitting properly every single time you put the collar on

5 progressive levels of static correction make it ideal for dogs of different sizes and temperaments

Beep only option for training

Run Through Prevention technology ensures that your dog won’t escape the yard without receiving the maximum level of static correction

Safety Time Out ensures your dog will never receive a static correction for longer than 15 seconds

Anti Linger feature automatically gives your four legged friend a static correction if they linger in the Warning Zone for longer than 2 seconds

Low battery warning

Can be used on any dog over 10 lbs

Can be used with an unlimited number of dogs as long as they each have their own electronic receiver collar

Visual and audible alarms to alert you to a problem with your boundary loop

Can cover up to 10 acres with additional dog fence wire

Surge protector is included in the fence kit

Excellent customer service

On top of that you get PetSafe limited lifetime warranty that guarantees any replacement part you need within the first year will be free.

After the first year you get a huge discount on any part you need replaced for the lifetime of your fence. Along with that you get free shipping and a 90 day warranty on the part.

Everything you need to get this underground dog fence up and running is included in the kit as follows:

PetSafe transmitter with mounting hardware and power adapter

YardMax rechargeable receiver collar fitted with 1/2″ contact points

1 pair of 3/4″ contact points

Charging adaptor

LP-4100 surge protector

500 feet of 20-gauge boundary wire – enough to cover about 1/3 of an acre

50 training flags

2 – Waterproof splice capsules

2 – Wire nuts

Test light tool

Contact point wrench

Operating and training guide

So What’s the YardMax Mode All About?

Although the PIG00 11115 offers two different modes, without a doubt the highlight of this system is its namesake — the YardMax mode. Exclusive to this in-ground dog fence, users love that this mode makes the most out of their dog’s play space.

Traditional vs YardMax mode — what’s the difference?

The Traditional mode is so named because when you use this mode this fence works just like any other traditional in-ground fence. I’ll use the following diagram to give you a quick explanation:

You’ll use the dog fence wire to create a perimeter around the area you want to contain your dog in.

The wire can also be used to keep your furry friend out of off limits areas such as a flowerbed, garden or pool.

Your transmitter sends a weak radio signal along the wire and as long as your dog stays within the Safe Zone they’re free to run around and play without receiving any kind of correction.

But if they get too close to the boundary wire and enter the Correction Zone their receiver collar beeps, warning them to turn around.

If they fail to retreat their collar delivers a static correction which is designed to get their attention and remind them to return to the Safe Zone of the yard.

The twisted wire represents ‘dead zones’ and those are areas your dog can pass over freely without receiving any kind of correction.

What’s important to note is that in the Traditional mode your Correction Zone radiates an equal distance on both sides of the wire.

By contrast, if you review the following diagram you can see how the YardMax mode is different:

When your fence is in the YardMax mode your dog’s Correction Zone doesn’t start until they actually cross the boundary wire.

At that point they get a warning beep followed by a static correction if they ignore the beep.

So in terms of function, people see several distinct advantages that the YardMax mode has over the Traditional mode:

It extends your Safe Zone all the way to the boundary wire. That means up to 30% more play room for your four legged friend.

Because it maximizes your containment area it’s ideal for smaller yards.

The Correction Zone doesn’t start until your dog gets right up to the wire so the YardMax mode gives your pet the perception of an infinite Correction Zone. This decreases the risk of them running through the fence line and leaving the yard.

First Impressions of the YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence

Unless you have more than 10 acres to cover there’s simply no reason why the YardMax in-ground fence shouldn’t be at the top of your list.

With 2 different modes — each offering a different type of setup — this system can cover your yard no matter what type of containment area you want.

The YardMax mode makes it ideal for people with smaller yards and those who want the added protection of its extremely effective Run Through Prevention feature.

The Traditional mode allows you to completely customize your layout.

The progressive levels of correction will make your dog think twice before running through the fence and in either mode the YardMax is loaded with safety essentials and unique features that you just can’t get with any other DIY dog fence.

What Dog Lovers Have To Say

Although it’s only been around for about a year and a half, the overwhelming majority of users love the 11115 in-ground fence.

Here’s what dog lovers especially liked:

Can be used in either Traditional or YardMax mode, whichever suits your situation
best

There’s a lot to like about this fence so I didn’t find a lot of complaints in the PetSafe YardMax reviews.

Here’s what a few random dog lovers didn’t like:

YardMax mode doesn’t allow for easy customization of exclusion zones

No battery backup for transmitter

Dog gets static correction anytime they cross the boundary wire, whether they’re leaving or coming back into the containment area, but this is the case with any underground fence for dogs, not just the YardMax

But overall the vast majority of people using this fence say it gives excellent value for your money. Not only is it packed with all the essentials, it also has features that no other fence has.

Add to that the flexibility of using it as a traditional fence or in the one-of-a-kind YardMax mode and you simply won’t find another fence for around $300 that can hold a candle to the PIG00 11115.

In addition to the steps involved in the installation process you’ll also find these goodies:

Why you might choose to keep your wire above ground

How upgrading your wire can save you a ton of time and hassle

A video that shows you the installation process in action

A short video demonstrating the surge protector

Now that you know all about how to install this underground fence let’s move on to the functions and features of the YardMax collar.

What Do You Need To Know About This PetSafe Underground Fence Collar?

Small but mighty is a good way to describe the PIG00-11116 rechargeable receiver collar that comes standard with this underground dog fence.

Weighing in at 3 oz the YardMax collar is one of the smaller lighter collars on the market but despite its size it’s loaded with features.

Although the manufacturer puts the lower weight limit for the YardMax at 5 lbs many reviews of the PIG00 11115 recommend this fence for dogs 10 lbs and up.

The charging adapter is capable of charging two collars at once and takes about 2-3 hours to do so. Once fully charged the collar’s good for anywhere up to 3 months and that’s a decent battery life compared to other systems where you have to recharge the battery every 6-8 weeks.

There’s a low battery warning on the collar that will flash when it’s time to charge the collar and you can turn the collar off when it’s not in use to help prolong battery life.

Made out of durable nylon with a convenient quick snap buckle, the YardMax collar strap fits neck sizes of 6″-28″. Although the manufacturer claims that it’s waterproof, I’d say it’s more water resistant because although it’s OK for your pet to swim with it on, submerging it for any length of time may cause damage.

Despite its durable nature, the nylon material may wear out before the receiver unit does but if that happens you don’t need to buy a completely new collar. The receiver unit just slips off the old collar and can be placed on any non metallic collar of your choice, as long as it’s at least 3/4″ wide.

Located at the back of the receiver unit between the metal contact points, the Mode button is used for two things:

To set the level of static correction

To turn the collar on and off

The Mode button is a bit more difficult to access but that’s a good thing because it means there’s little chance that your dog’s static correction level will get changed inadvertently.

When you first turn the collar on it goes into the ReadyTest mode — a self-test that takes about 8 seconds and ensures that the collar is working properly.

After that it goes straight into the PerfectFit mode and this lets you know that the metal probes are making contact with your dog’s skin. This is important because if the probes aren’t touching your dog’s skin, they won’t feel the static correction.

No other collar has the PerfectFit mode and it saves you from having to mess around with the collar to ensure it’s fitting properly. This is especially helpful if your dog has thick or long hair.

As I’ve already mentioned, in addition to the beep only training mode this electronic dog collar has 5 progressive levels of static correction plus a beep only mode for training.

Out of the box the collar is fitted with short (1/2″) contact points but longer ones (3/4″) are also included in the kit along with a little wrench to help change the probes should you need to.

Providing they each have their own receiver collar the YardMax is capable of handling an unlimited number of dogs. And what’s really nice is that you can set the static correction level on each receiver collar independently and that means you can tailor the static correction level to the size and temperament of each of your dogs.

Additional Dog Fence Accessories For The PetSafe YardMax PIG00 11115

Dog Fencing Supplies:

PetSafe Wire and flag kit – PIG00-13769:Your fence kit comes with enough supplies to cover about 1/3 of an acre.

This wire and flag kit will expand your containment area up to about 1 acre and comes with 500 feet of dog fence wire, 50 flags, 2 wire nuts and 2 gel-filled capsules.

Tip: Almost all electronic fence kits come with 20 gauge wire and it’s thin and fragile. To avoid the hassle of wire breaks down the road, many people upgrade to a heavier 16g or 14g wire at the time of purchase.

If you order from Amazon you’ll have the option to upgrade your wire when you buy your fence.

The chart below gives you an estimate of how much total wire you’ll need. Keep in mind that you may need more for any given area depending on what type of layout you want.

PetSafe Replacement Dog Fence Collars:

YardMax Collar – PIG00-11116:Because the receiver collar that comes with the YardMax can be used on such as wide variety of dogs the PetSafe YardMax Collar, PIG00-11116 is the only collar that’s compatible with the YardMax fence. You can have as many dogs as you want on the YardMax but each one will need their own collar.

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